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| Quick Metric Conversion Points to mm Using Goudy Light as a sample type face we get the following: The Cap H is 18 point = 5 mm 24 point = 6.43 mm 36 point = 9.85 mm Using News Gothic DEEP cast Type for Leather Work 10 point = 3 mm (2.652) 12 point = 4 mm (3.695) Reminder, all type faces vary based on the original artist/designer. Some type is full faced, some run small. The font used here for example was Goudy Light. For more information about type see About Type |